Gordon Ramsay Inspired Pot Roast Recipe
This Gordon Ramsay Inspired Pot Roast Recipe is rich, tender and full of deep flavor. It feels warm and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 carrots chopped
- 3 potatoes chopped
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 5 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Season the Beef
- Rub salt and pepper all over the beef roast evenly.
Heat the Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium-high heat.
Sear the Meat
- Place beef in the pot. Brown all sides until deep golden.
Remove the Beef
- Take beef out and set aside on a clean plate.
Cook the Onion
- Add onion to the pot. Cook until soft and golden.
Add Vegetables
- Add carrots, celery and garlic. Cook for two minutes.
Add Tomato Paste
- Stir tomato paste into vegetables. Cook until rich and dark.
Pour in Liquids
- Add beef broth and water slowly. Stir well to combine.
Add Flavor
- Add Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Stir gently.
Add Herbs
- Put bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary into the pot.
Return the Beef
- Place beef back into the pot with the sauce.
Add Potatoes
- Add chopped potatoes around the beef evenly.
Cover the Pot
- Cover tightly with a lid to trap heat and steam.
Slow Cook
- Cook in oven at 170°C (325°F) for three hours.
Check Tenderness
- Test beef with fork. It should pull apart easily.
Rest the Meat
- Let the roast rest for ten minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use bone broth for deeper flavor.
- Add mushrooms for rich taste.
- Use red wine instead of water.
- Add parsnips for sweetness.
- Use fresh herbs for stronger aroma.
- Add butter for extra richness.
- Cook longer for softer meat.
- Shred beef for sandwiches.
- Add chili flakes for heat.
- Use slow cooker if preferred.